Total Crime Rate
33.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Croftlands area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Carnforth & Millhead , and the 116th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Croftlands (LA5 9QE) in the last 12 months was 33.7 per 1,000 residents and was 53.6% lower than the Carnforth & Millhead average (72.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 30.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 236.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Croftlands (LA5 9QE), the main crime hotspot is near High Crag Court. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Carnforth & Millhead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | High Crag Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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